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'Hanshew Middle School' is a middle school located in Anchorage, Alaska. It services the midtown and South Anchorage areas. The current school building was constructed in 1985. The school is named after teacher, businessman, and former school board member Ual Strange Hanshew.
Hanshew an ethnically diverse school. 55% of the students are minorities, leaving there no ethnic majority. White students, constitute the largest group at 45%, the school is 15% Asian or Pacific Islander, 16% Native American or Alaska Native, 8% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 7% multi-ethnic. [2]
Students at Hanshew are assigned to year-long core classes at the beginning of the year. These classes include standard 7th and 8th grade math, science, language arts, and social studies. Students also sign up for elective classes on a semester basis, but generally receive quarter credit. However, classes in band, orchestra, or a foreign language are year-long classes.
The school is divided into teams, with there being two 7th grade teams, two 8th grade teams, and two 7-8th grade teams. The team names currently are all named after gemstones or colors.
★ 7th Grade Teams
★
★ Emerald
★
★ Ruby
★ 8th Grade Teams
★
★ Gold
★
★ Sapphire
★ 7th-8th Grade Teams
★
★ Purple
★
★ Teal
In addition to its classes, Hanshew offers a multitude of academic extracurricular activities. These include
★ The National Geographic Bee
★ National Junior Honor Society
Hanshew offers its students the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of both interscholastic and intramural sports.
★ Cross Country Running
★ Cross Country Skiing
★ Track and Field
★ Volleyball
★ Wrestling
★ Basketball
★ Mountain Biking
★ Weight Lifting
★ Hanshew Middle School website
★ Anchorage School District website
| School type | Public middle school |
|---|---|
| Principal | Sherry Ellers |
| Faculty | approx. 70 |
| Enrollment | 908 (As of October 2006) |
| Grades | 7-8 |
| Campus | Closed |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Mascot | Hawks |
| Location | Anchorage, Alaska |
| Website | [1] |
| Contents |
| Demographics |
| Academics |
| Teams |
| Extracurricular Activities |
| Sports |
| Interscholastic Sports |
| Intramural Sports |
| External links |
Demographics
Hanshew an ethnically diverse school. 55% of the students are minorities, leaving there no ethnic majority. White students, constitute the largest group at 45%, the school is 15% Asian or Pacific Islander, 16% Native American or Alaska Native, 8% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 7% multi-ethnic. [2]
Academics
Students at Hanshew are assigned to year-long core classes at the beginning of the year. These classes include standard 7th and 8th grade math, science, language arts, and social studies. Students also sign up for elective classes on a semester basis, but generally receive quarter credit. However, classes in band, orchestra, or a foreign language are year-long classes.
Teams
The school is divided into teams, with there being two 7th grade teams, two 8th grade teams, and two 7-8th grade teams. The team names currently are all named after gemstones or colors.
★ 7th Grade Teams
★
★ Emerald
★
★ Ruby
★ 8th Grade Teams
★
★ Gold
★
★ Sapphire
★ 7th-8th Grade Teams
★
★ Purple
★
★ Teal
Extracurricular Activities
In addition to its classes, Hanshew offers a multitude of academic extracurricular activities. These include
★ The National Geographic Bee
★ National Junior Honor Society
Sports
Hanshew offers its students the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of both interscholastic and intramural sports.
Interscholastic Sports
★ Cross Country Running
★ Cross Country Skiing
★ Track and Field
★ Volleyball
★ Wrestling
Intramural Sports
★ Basketball
★ Mountain Biking
★ Weight Lifting
External links
★ Hanshew Middle School website
★ Anchorage School District website
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